Zak DeOssie Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week

Brown University freshman linebacker Zak DeOssie (North Andover, MA) has been named the Ivy League's Rookie of the Week for his outstanding play in Saturday's 21-7 win over Cornell.

DeOssie is quickly becoming a major player for the Bears defense. He registered five solo tackles against the Big Red, and had a quarterback sack for a loss of nine yards.

Two weeks ago against Princeton, DeOssie registered five tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss of five yards. He also deflected a pass at the line of scrimmage that was actually caught by Princeton quarterback Matt Verbit for a loss of nine yards.

DeOssie, who came to Brown from Philips Academy in Andover, Mass., ranks tenth on this year's team in tackles with 17.